Preview Features

Preview features are early versions of features. They are not ready for full release, but are functional enough for you to try out and experiment with in your dossiers. By selecting to expose preview features in MicroStrategy Workstation, you can access these features and use them as you would any other dossier functionality. The official versions of preview features are included in subsequent releases.

Check out the video below to learn more!

Enable Preview Features

1. Open the Workstation window.

2. Go to Help > Preview Features.

   The following preview features are enabled, depending on the product version you are using:

   • Move Objects Between Environments Using Migration Packages

     To start using migration packages, add a local or remote repository for the Library server using MicroStrategy Storage Service.

   • Preview Feature: Modify the Library Logo

   • Preview Feature: Create and Edit Reports

   • Preview Feature: Time Zone Based Reporting

   • Preview Feature: View Change History

   • Create Contacts and Contact Groups

     Starting in the MicroStrategy 2021 Update 5.2 May monthly release, this feature is shipped out-of-the-box.

   • Add a Local or Remote Repository Using the MicroStrategy Storage Service

     Starting in MicroStrategy 2021 Update 5, the ability to add a local or remote repository for Library server is shipped out-of-the-box. See MicroStrategy Storage Service for information about this feature. The Storage service must be set up before you can Preview Feature: Create Migration Packages.